Success Stories – Page 6 – Experience Life

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Back on Her Feet

By Erin Peterson

After a devastating car accident, Hillary Hopkins was told she’d never walk again. With the help of her trainers, she hopes to prove doctors wrong.

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Getting Past Perfect

By Erin Peterson

As a working mother of three children, Jean Kane has carved out better life balance – and deeper satisfaction – by focusing on her core values.

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Special Event

By Bob Cooper

When Micki Gibbs took up running, she just wanted to be part of her sister’s wedding. She had no idea she’d inspire her friends to get moving, too.

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Marathon Woman

By Erin Peterson

After years of weight struggles, a newfound love of running helped Terrince Thomas take some important — and rewarding — health strides.

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Moving Forward

By Erin Peterson

When a stroke left Jeff Mudgett physically limited and literally speechless, he realized he could give up on his health – or get serious about it.

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A Source of Strength

By Erin Peterson

When her mother died, Patty Masters decided to relaunch her life.

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Superdad!

By Erin Peterson

When Mike Jasper took charge of his health, his whole family benefited.

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Better Than Ever

By Elizabeth Noll

When Steve Sticha realized he was eating for three, he revamped his meal plan and his way of life.

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From Academic to Athlete

By Elizabeth Noll

How Erin Dugan broke her cycle of unhealthy dieting, lost 100 pounds and became an athlete – the smart way.

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An Uphill Climb

By Alyssa Ford

One Plano, Texas, family overcame sweat, tears and 19,340 feet to conquer the tallest freestanding mountain in the world.

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Vitality for Two

By Elizabeth Noll

Committing to fitness helped Randall Pledger restore balance and mobility that Parkinson’s disease had taken away – and convinced his wife Corky to come along for the ride.

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Every Step Counts

By Elizabeth Noll

Marlene Christensen used exercise to stay in shape and put her cancer in remission.

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The Mommy Track

By Elizabeth Noll

When Michelle Stark made the commitment to get healthy, she started shedding pounds – and the myths of what it means to be a mother.

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The Heart of the Matter

By Elizabeth Noll

David Waugh’s family inspired him to overcome inertia and turn his health around.

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Losing to Win

By Elizabeth Noll

Carol Grones found the support she needed to work out more effectively and get in shape with a team-based approach to weight loss.

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Out & About

By Laine Bergeson

An early-morning wake-up call pushed Mike Spiller out of his hit-or-miss routine – and into the best shape of his life.

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Tackling Lupus

By Elizabeth Noll

Chemo treatments and broken bones haven’t stopped Phil Zerante from chasing his dream of playing college football. Meet a teen who is living proof that passion can sometimes be the best medicine.

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Holistic Approach

By Erin Peterson

Ready for a healthy change, Kevin Gustafson sought the support he needed. By combining a nutrition plan and exercise program, he got impressive results.

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Good Medicine

By Jacquelyn Fletcher

Elizabeth Jekot has battled breast cancer as both a doctor and patient. Now, her self-care recovery regimen helps her help others.

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Firm Resolve

By Jamie Kuenster

It took years, and more than one medical scare, for LaDawn Riggs to move beyond good intentions and yo-yo dieting. But once she did, the results were life changing.

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A Weighted Lift

By Erin Peterson

Personal discipline, combined with professional guidance and encouragement, empowered 57-year-old Chris Braun to lose more than 140 pounds and become a nationally competitive powerlifter.